Used in a Sentence

sensational

How to use sensational in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for sensational.

Editorial note

I think the blog title is a bit sensational here.

Examples12
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sensational gathered in one view.

adjective

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

adjective

commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"

adjective

relating to or concerned in sensation; "the sensory cortex"; "sensory organs"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sensational.

adjective

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

adjective

commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"

adjective

relating to or concerned in sensation; "the sensory cortex"; "sensory organs"

Example sentences

1

I think the blog title is a bit sensational here.

2

I hate articles like these: a sensational headline with a lack of technical depth.

3

Nice anecdote, but that's a rather uber-sensational title - not in a good way.

4

Why are we as a community are becoming more and more obsessed with sensational link-baits?

5

"To not milk what is the most sensational story of the year is against the very link-baity nature of these companies.

6

You can do less sensational things like invent a device that improves patients' lives using modern robotics and sensors.

7

The headline here is totally sensational and factually incorrect.

8

This was a sensational demo - the energy in the room when those jumpers walked on stage was great!Good for Google -they are often accused of missing the human element.

9

Real-time ray-tracing is without a doubt the future of graphics, but it would be nice if they were a little less sensational about the technology, and more open about the limitations and open issues.

10

These days there is very little valuable information because every media company is competing for eyeballs so they each try to out-do each other with sensational, deceptive and in some cases completely false headlines.

11

As I said above:I like that in geek culture we don't have this weird demand for people to be 24/7 ensconced in a professional PR-oriented persona, like a CEO or politician...If people are pulling things out of a personal blog and broadcasting it across the web in sensational terms, I blame the yellow journalists more than him.

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If someone publishes sensational and link baity findings they should say, unequivocally, "I'm willing to stake my reputation on the idea this trend is real and will continue" or "These are just data and I'm not willing to say that they have any bearing on reality".Facebook may not have been right to dignify the initial post with a response, but I hope it works for the best.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sensational in a sentence?

I think the blog title is a bit sensational here.

What does sensational mean?

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

What part of speech is sensational?

sensational is commonly used as adjective.